The new Xbox 360 now available for pre-order on Amazon

With the announcement of new hardware, there are always the subsequent cries of, "Dude, when can I has?" Well, you can has soon (like, tomorrow), as Amazon has opened a pre-order page for Microsoft's shiny, slimmed down Xbox 360 console. As previously stated, the console refresh will set consumers back $299 and comes packed with a 250GB HDD and built-in Wi-Fi.

If you're on the fence about adopting a shiny new console, then check out our HD unboxing video and our gallery of stills below. We've always found that staring at glossy, expensive electronics helps us make life's most difficult decisions.